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Adding the LM358

A project log for DIY LM358 RRIO OpAmp

If opamps are super useful, RRIO opamps even more. .

steve-schneppSteve Schnepp 05/07/2023 at 14:310 Comments

Let's finally add the LM358 to the mix.

Without Load

It works quite well without any load.

Positive & Negative outputs are within 50mV of the input with a simple voltage follower.

With Load

As expected, with some load, the voltage isn't that great : 3.3V only at 2.4mA, which isn't surprising, given the output of the charge pump.

Conclusion & Improvements

My initial idea didn't work as well as expected. Without load it is perfect, but as soon as some load is added, the voltage drops. 

But the good findings are that the charge pump is the weak link here. So, if it is improved it should be fine.

I'll planning to try 2 improvements:

Once I'll manage a stable output even with the max expected load from the LM358, I'll aim to miniaturize on a PCB.

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